Prospect Info: CBJ Prospect Thread V

[Xoggz22]

Awesome for Kole.

As for Anderson, he may even be ahead of Rychel on the depth chart. I think if there is an injury to a bottom-6 winger, he will get the call.

I think Anderson could be an ultimately replacement for Hartnell. Maybe replacement is the wrong term but I think that's where he could fit. Size, better skater but may not be as solid at finishing (to be determined). He would be a different player but I'm thinking more where the fit would be in terms of replacement. Rychel could be more similar in style I guess but I think Anderson offers significant upside with some time to learn. Hartnell's contract allows some time to learn right now.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Bunch of nice prospects added to the cupboard this summer as UFAs. Hannikainen, Kukan, Sherwood. Really liking it

 

[major major]

I think Anderson could be an ultimately replacement for Hartnell. Maybe replacement is the wrong term but I think that's where he could fit. Size, better skater but may not be as solid at finishing (to be determined). He would be a different player but I'm thinking more where the fit would be in terms of replacement. Rychel could be more similar in style I guess but I think Anderson offers significant upside with some time to learn. Hartnell's contract allows some time to learn right now.

I think that's been determined.

Seriously I thought I was an Anderson optimist. But you can't really develop touch like Hartnell's, at least not from where Anderson is. I think the better comparison is a more diligent Jason Chimera.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Finland only invited 3 drafted defensemen to their WJC summer camp. Vainio was not one of them

 

[nelli27]

I think Anderson could be an ultimately replacement for Hartnell. Maybe replacement is the wrong term but I think that's where he could fit. Size, better skater but may not be as solid at finishing (to be determined). He would be a different player but I'm thinking more where the fit would be in terms of replacement. Rychel could be more similar in style I guess but I think Anderson offers significant upside with some time to learn. Hartnell's contract allows some time to learn right now.

RE: Josh Anderson.
I've been watching Josh Anderson throughout his entire junior career, and I don't think I can add much to what you guys have said which I believe is spot on. He's a terrific skater, has size, decent hands and shot, but for whatever reason, he lacks finish. He gets a number of quality scoring chances but he fails to cash in--I always found it rather bizarre. I'm hoping that he finds a scoring touch as he develops--the sooner, the better.

 

[KingBob]

Finnish defenceman Markus Nutivaara barely playing in North America next season?

I watched his games in last season and I am convinced that he has a lot of potential.

Btw, just look at his playoff stats in 2014-2015 season.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=47273

 

[Light the Lamp]

RE: Josh Anderson.
I've been watching Josh Anderson throughout his entire junior career, and I don't think I can add much to what you guys have said which I believe is spot on. He's a terrific skater, has size, decent hands and shot, but for whatever reason, he lacks finish. He gets a number of quality scoring chances but he fails to cash in--I always found it rather bizarre. I'm hoping that he finds a scoring touch as he develops--the sooner, the better.

The few games I saw of Josh in London was unimpressive. He seemed to take shifts offs, particularly on the back check. Some conversations with Knight fans agreed. Your thoughts?

Josh showed 100% effort with CBJ camp and last season.

 

[Cowumbus]

Any chance Jarmo reaches out to Alex Sharov seems a lot like an Anisimov

 

[nelli27]

The few games I saw of Josh in London was unimpressive. He seemed to take shifts offs, particularly on the back check. Some conversations with Knight fans agreed. Your thoughts?

Josh showed 100% effort with CBJ camp and last season.

The Josh that you saw in the CBJ camp is the one that I remember with the Knights. Good work ethic, will leave it all on the ice. He just needs to "light the lamp" more often!

This waiting for news on Werenski's destination this season is killing me...London calling!

 

[CBJx614]

The Josh that you saw in the CBJ camp is the one that I remember with the Knights. Good work ethic, will leave it all on the ice. He just needs to "light the lamp" more often!

This waiting for news on Werenski's destination this season is killing me...London calling!

Hey at least you guys are getting Sherwood!

 

[nelli27]

Hey at least you guys are getting Sherwood!

Yes, and very happy to have him! Maybe I'm getting too greedy.

 

[CBJx614]

Yes, and very happy to have him! Maybe I'm getting too greedy.

Nah, I'm with you, I wanthink Werenski in London as well. It'll be really good for them to have some familiar faces around.

 

[Fro]

CBJ Prospects ‏@CBJProspects 36s37 seconds ago
Whys everyone saying hockey is so far away? 10am today were exactly 1 week away from #CBJ prospect preseason hockey starting

 

[The Wheelchair]

A week is still too long, considering how excited I am.

 

[teebanas]

Jets fan coming in peace. I went to school with Kolesar although I was 2 years older. Saw him at a concert this past weekend and caught up with him. He's genuinely pumped to be drafted by Columbus and he's looking huge. Not sure where he is rated as a prospect for you all but he's a solid guy.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Jets fan coming in peace. I went to school with Kolesar although I was 2 years older. Saw him at a concert this past weekend and caught up with him. He's genuinely pumped to be drafted by Columbus and he's looking huge. Not sure where he is rated as a prospect for you all but he's a solid guy.

I don't think anyone would assume you'd be here to stir s***

I've got Keegan rated relatively low in our prospect pool but that's mostly because I think his ceiling is limited to being a bottom 6 role player. That being said, I think he's got a really high chance of reaching that due to his size and playing style. It wouldn't be like forcing a skilled player with size who didn't pan out into a bottom 6 role. Keegan seems like he was made specifically to be a bottom 6 player, so I think he'll have a smooth transition. Good to know he's excited to be here

 

[ndd17]

From what i read about Keegan Kolesar his ceiling i would say bottom 3 even. But really nice that he was be here.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

If you had to say who our top 20 prospects were, like HF does every pre-season. Who would you put in our top 20 and in what order?

Prospect criteria: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/whatmakesaprospect/

My list

1. Sonny Milano
2. Oliver Bjorkstrand
3. Zach Werenski
4. Kerby Rychel
5. Michael Paliotta
6. Gabriel Carlsson
7. Paul Bittner
8. William Karlsson
9. Anton Forsberg
10. Dillon Heatherington
11. Josh Anderson
12. Joonas Korpisalo
13. Daniel Zaar
14. Ville Vaino
15. Elvis Merzlikins
16. Ryan Collins
17. Kevin Stenlund
18. Blake Siebenaler
19. Keegan Kolesar
20. Oscar Dansk

 

[EspenK]

If you had to say who our top 20 prospects were, like HF does every pre-season. Who would you put in our top 20 and in what order?

Prospect criteria: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/whatmakesaprospect/

My list

1. Sonny Milano
2. Oliver Bjorkstrand
3. Zach Werenski
4. Kerby Rychel
5. Michael Paliotta
6. Gabriel Carlsson
7. Paul Bittner
8. William Karlsson
9. Anton Forsberg
10. Dillon Heatherington
11. Josh Anderson
12. Joonas Korpisalo
13. Daniel Zaar
14. Ville Vaino
15. Elvis Merzlikins
16. Ryan Collins
17. Kevin Stenlund
18. Blake Siebenaler
19. Keegan Kolesar
20. Oscar Dansk

At some point I think the board (bored?) will get to vote. Always a lot of good discussion (controversy?) over the votes. Stay tuned for details.

 

[major major]

If you had to say who our top 20 prospects were, like HF does every pre-season. Who would you put in our top 20 and in what order?

Prospect criteria: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/whatmakesaprospect/

My list

1. Sonny Milano
2. Oliver Bjorkstrand
3. Zach Werenski
4. Kerby Rychel
5. Michael Paliotta
6. Gabriel Carlsson
7. Paul Bittner
8. William Karlsson
9. Anton Forsberg
10. Dillon Heatherington
11. Josh Anderson
12. Joonas Korpisalo
13. Daniel Zaar
14. Ville Vaino
15. Elvis Merzlikins
16. Ryan Collins
17. Kevin Stenlund
18. Blake Siebenaler
19. Keegan Kolesar
20. Oscar Dansk

I look forward to the voting. At this point I'd probably have Milano a few spots lower. He's developing fine but hasn't separated himself from the lead pack yet.

And as I say every year, Anton Forsberg should be higher.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Yes the board gets to vote. I was wondering about everyones individual lists

 

[Viqsi]

If you had to say who our top 20 prospects were, like HF does every pre-season. Who would you put in our top 20 and in what order?

Prospect criteria: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/whatmakesaprospect/

My list

1. Sonny Milano
2. Oliver Bjorkstrand
3. Zach Werenski
4. Kerby Rychel
5. Michael Paliotta
6. Gabriel Carlsson
7. Paul Bittner
8. William Karlsson
9. Anton Forsberg
10. Dillon Heatherington
11. Josh Anderson
12. Joonas Korpisalo
13. Daniel Zaar
14. Ville Vaino
15. Elvis Merzlikins
16. Ryan Collins
17. Kevin Stenlund
18. Blake Siebenaler
19. Keegan Kolesar
20. Oscar Dansk

TJ TYNAN SHOULD BE ON THE LIST YOU HATER


<-- I think

 

[CBJx614]

I look forward to the voting. At this point I'd probably have Milano a few spots lower. He's developing fine but hasn't separated himself from the lead pack yet.

And as I say every year, Anton Forsberg should be higher.

You really think so? I think Milano is our best prospect right now, followed closely by Werenski. Especially with Milano just a few lbs shy of 200lbs now I really think he's gonna excel next season in Lake Erie. 5pts in his first 10 professional games.

My top 5 looks like.

Milano
Werenski
Bjorkstrand
Rychel
Carlsson/Paliotta

 

[stevo61]

If you had to say who our top 20 prospects were, like HF does every pre-season. Who would you put in our top 20 and in what order?

Prospect criteria: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/whatmakesaprospect/

My list

1. Sonny Milano
2. Oliver Bjorkstrand
3. Zach Werenski
4. Kerby Rychel
5. Michael Paliotta
6. Gabriel Carlsson
7. Paul Bittner
8. William Karlsson
9. Anton Forsberg
10. Dillon Heatherington
11. Josh Anderson
12. Joonas Korpisalo
13. Daniel Zaar
14. Ville Vaino
15. Elvis Merzlikins
16. Ryan Collins
17. Kevin Stenlund
18. Blake Siebenaler
19. Keegan Kolesar
20. Oscar Dansk

Im on mobile so i wont do a list but piggybacking yours Id have Werenski ahead of Bjorkstrand, Heatherington is interchangeable with Carlsson but I like Heaterington more and I have a feeling Korpisalo and Stenlund are going to be 2 who are going to be risers as we see more of them but right now their rankings are fair.

 

[Cowumbus]

Bjorkstrand
Milano
Rychel
Werenski
Paliotta

I'm high on Rychel though